Saturday, 5. April 2003

Hemp bill not without criticism


Some say growing the plant for industry could hamper police investigations. Industrial hemp could be Oregon’s next cash crop if lawmakers sign off on a bill that got a hearing before the Senate Agricultural Committee Friday. But opponents say hemp plants are difficult to distinguish from illegal marijuana plants.

They also worry that cultivating hemp could inhibit police investigations of people growing pot.

¬> Statesman Journal

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